Colorado Rockies News and Rumors

Rutledge to get work at second when Tulo returns

Rockies manager Jim Tracy plans to have Josh Rutledge play some second base to see how he meshes with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, once Tulowitzki completes a Minor League rehab assignment as he returns from left groin surgery.

Roenicke to have workload lessened

Right-hander Josh Roenicke has held up well through 81 innings -- most for a reliever in the Majors going into Friday -- but Rockies manager Jim Tracy has decided to slow down the pace of Roenicke's workload.